Thought it was a while since we'd heard about aircrew brevets in the RAF until I read this in the briefing note at work:
The use of aircrew brevet badges on Service shirts has been considered and consistently rejected on both cost and utility grounds in the past. However, for those serving on a range of overseas appointments having routine contact with other Nation’s armed forces and with Embassy personnel, it was felt that some form of recognition of aircrew status would be of significant benefit. A range of enamel and cloth miniature badges were considered and it was decided that the most appropriate solution would be to use the RAF name badge format currently used by the SLT that includes the relevant aircrew insignia but without rank.
So there we go, one uniform for home and another for abroad...brilliant!
Oh, it's obviously not worth recognising aircrew status anywhere else than in other Nation's air forces or in the local Embassy...more brilliance!
Is the dress committee still run by stackers and DE&S?
LJ